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Fraud, Threats and Lack of Women Mark Afghan Elections | August 31, 2009

World Focus| Link to story  » Afghanistan's election commission said today that President Hamid Karzai continues to hold a wide lead over the former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah. But the results continue to be clouded by reports of fraud, which have increased substantially in recent days.

In Praise of Election Observers | September 12, 2009

The Guardian| Link to story  » Monitors ensure by and large that polls are fair, or, if they are not, that those who fix them are named and shamed. NDI and other groups send observers worldwide. Many spend months preparing for polls, trying to educate voters and officials.

Civic Education Commences in Unity State | September 15, 2009

Gurtong Trust| Link to story  » The Sudanese Network for Democratic Elections (SuNDE) has commenced civic education for community leaders in Unity State's three counties of Rubkona, Mayom and Leer, with funding from NDI. SuNDE has so far facilitated training for local and international NGOs, the United Nations Mission in Sundan (UNMIS), community leaders, the youth and Women's League.

Andy Campbell, Afghan Election Observer | September 18, 2009

Yass Tribune| Link to story  » Many people have jobs centered around a computer, construction work, open properties or service counters in violence-free suburbs or towns. Andy Campbell works for NDI. His job doesn't always comprise cushy work in a safe environment.

Afghanistan: Despite Fraud, Female Electoral Participation Registers Gains | September 21, 2009

EurasiaNet| Link to story  » Amid the blight that is Afghanistan's ongoing election fraud scandal, there is a bright spot: the August presidential and provincial council elections showed that more Afghan women than ever participated in the political process.

Parliament, NDI Over Technical Talks | September 28, 2009

Yemen News Agency| Link to story  » Parliament Deputy Speaker Hameed al-Ahmar received on Monday the resident director of NDI in Yemen to discuss areas of joint cooperation between the Institute and Parliament with regards to the technical aspects.

Nigeria: Ghana to Lecture the Country on Credible Elections | September 28, 2009

allAfrica.com| Link to story  » Election officials from Ghana will head a one-day retreat in Kaduna for Nigerian legislators, as they review the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Reform bill now before both chambers of the National Assembly.

Little Power for Afghans Elected to Local Councils | September 28, 2009

The Boston Globe| Link to story  » They campaigned in the farthest corners of Afghanistan. They spent thousands of their own dollars on posters. They braved death threats from the Taliban. At least two were murdered.

Kenya: Parties to Reveal All Cash Sources | October 5, 2009

allAfrica.com| Link to story  » Tough rules to create transparency on election expenditure are due to to be imposed on political parties in Kenya in the very near future. The rules include a declaration of expenditure for each and every candidate supported by any party during an election from the level of councilor up to the president.

Election Officials Deliver Afghan Runoff Ballots | October 22, 2009

Associated Press| Link to story  » Election authorities in Afghanistan began delivering ballots with U.N. assistance across Afghanistan on Thursday, as hurried preparations for the Nov. 7 runoff in the insurgency-plagued nation's presidential election got under way.

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